Hey Guys,
Im Chelsey im 22 years old and have been scared of vomiting since around 12/13 years old. I spent half of my school time in the nurses office scared i was going to Vomit (never actually did though). As im getting older its starting to affect my life more and more, for example I have a group of usual 22 year old friends who like to go clubbing and get drunk, i try to avoid alcohol excessively and have to constantly be told im boring because i dont drink (which angers me a great deal). Dont get me wrong i will drink a glass or two but I am very much aware of my limits, sometimes being unable to even finish my first glass.
Being in social situations makes me more nervous than i can even explain, i think its the fear of not being in my own home that scares me. Im usually alot more calm if i have my car with me, knowing i can leave when needs be. Whereas if im picked up by a friend and i know im not in the situation to walk out i will ALWAYS feel ill. Eating in a restraunt, i will always again feel unwell.
I also have a huge issue with people being around me if i feel sick, to the point where i dont like being in the same house as someone, even my mum. I would rather sit in the garden so i couldnt be seen or heard if i felt like vomiting. I'm actually very rarely sick but the thought of it is the worst in the world to me, i shake VIOLENTLY all over if i do feel sick and will sleep on the bathroom floor rather than being away from the toilet/sink.
If i visit the cinema i demand an aisle seat, whether i have to sit at the front or not, I wouldnt dream of being stuck in the middle of a row and not being able to escape if felt like i needed to Vomit.
Im due to visit the doctor for the first time with regards to this on Friday, Ive always been made to feel a bit like im over reacting and it wasnt until reading alot online over the past few days that i realised things can actually be done about it.